We human ladies do have a significant advantage over mer-kind in the “paintable digits” department. Check out our favorite mermaid inspired nail polishes.

Deborah Lippmann Mermaid’s Dream—With pearly swaths of blue, green, and gold, it makes me want to put on a shell bra and start singing “Part of Your World” at the top of my lungs, that’s how incredible it is. ($18, Neiman Marcus)

Nicole by OPI’s A Lit-Teal Bit of Love—The Kardashian sisters know a thing or two about long, flowing hair. From their Kardashian Kolors line, this blue micro-glitter shade is subtle enough for the office. ($7.99, Target)

Sephora by OPI Nail Colour in Mermaid to Order—So sophisticated, with just the right amount of shimmer. ($9.50, Sephora)

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